Katy, TX vs Oswego, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
Oswego
75.2
#488 nationally
Oswego leads in crime level (0.9 vs 6.2). Katy leads in cost of living index (105 vs 112). Katy leads in average commute (29.4 min vs 31.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Katy, TX | Oswego, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#905) | 75.2 (#488) |
| Population | 26,360 | 37,074 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,000 | $426,221 |
| Median Household Income | $114,917 | $112,109 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 31.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 24 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 0.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+1.5 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Oswego has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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72.3 Score
Katy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,000
Population
26,360
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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75.2 Score
Oswego, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$426,221
Population
37,074
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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